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ad05cp@r.postjobfree.com 317-***-**** Indianapolis, IN 46254
Energetic delivery of superior customer service and makes targeted product recommendations to increase sales. Firm command of food handling safety and sanitizing requirements. Personable professional with strong work ethic and reliable nature. Customer-focused Deli Clerk with thorough knowledge of meats, cheeses and prepared foods. Safely operates slicers and cutting equipment. Drives sales with personal recommendations and expert customer service. Shrink control Fry Cooking Product recommendations Hospitality and accommodation Safe food handling practices Prepared salads and meal entrees
Sales Proficiency
Customer Service
Flexible Schedule
Product Merchandising
Sanitation and Safety Standards
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Equipment Monitoring
Food Services
Displays and Showcases
Safe Food Handling
Work Area Maintenance
Effective Customer Communication
Equipment Safety
Preparing Food Items
Equipment Operation
Food Preparation
Strong Work Ethic
Heavy Lifting
Machine Safety
Verbal and Written Communication
Cleanliness and Sanitation
Product Knowledge
Product Recommendations
Platter and Tray Preparation
Food Safety Standards
Stocking of Food Cases
Product Stocking and Rotation
Salad Preparation
Safe Food Handling Practices
Equipment Use
Upselling
Honesty and Integrity
Product Rotation
Meijer Whitestown, Indiana
Deli Clerk
03/2017 - 06/2023
Prepped and prepared rotisserie chicken
Prepped and fried chicken
Prepped and prepared deli meat and cheese for customer consumption Cleaned production areas
Meijer Whitestown, IN
Deli Clerk
05/2014 - 02/2017
Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers. Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
Responded to customer questions regarding product availability. Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain Summary
Skills
Experience
food quality and freshness.
Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods. Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
Provided customers with fresh product and correct portion size to minimize shrink.
Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits. Documented and entered special orders for event catering and party trays. Checked signage and pricing to verify accurate displays on counters and in cases.
Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread. Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food. Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
HP Products Indianapolis, IN
Graphic Designer
01/1995 - 10/2014
Managed numerous projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines. Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials. Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers. Developed engaging marketing and promotional advertisements to generate sales revenue and grow customer base.
Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes. Reviewed final layouts, making improvements and suggestions as needed. Prepared rough sketches of product concepts, discussed with clients and made necessary changes.
Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
Determined size and layout of copy material and selected styles and size of fonts.
Studied photographs and other graphics to plan materials, products, or services.
Drew and printed draft charts, illustrations and other artwork using specialized computer software and plotters.
Researched graphics software to speed and improve job production. Maintained company archive of collateral, previous project images or photos.
Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
Marsh Supermarket Zionsville, Indiana
Deli Clerk
01/2000 - 05/2014
Prepped and prepared rotisserie chicken
Prepped and prepared fried chicken
Prepped and prepared deli meats, cheese and salads for customer consumption
Cleaned prep area as directed
Kroger Supermarket Indianapolis, IN
Floral Clerk
08/1995 - 12/1995
Put up, maintained and removed displays for holidays and seasons. Organized, tagged and displayed new products for customers. Provided customers with information about proper care of different flowers and plants.
Processed new flower and greenery shipments by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
Processed sales transactions via cash register and telephone orders. Watered plants and cut, conditioned and cleaned flowers and foliage for storage.
Prepared and processed floral orders to customer specifications via phone or resulting from in-store consultations.
Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets and potted perennial plants according to customer specifications.
Set up colorful and inspiring store displays and arrangements. Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements. Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces. Hook's-SupeRx, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
Graphic Designer
08/1978 - 10/1994
Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials. Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing. Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers. Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from concept to final delivery.
Developed engaging marketing and promotional advertisements to generate sales revenue and grow customer base.
Formatted print and web application designs for projects with varying specifications.
Used Quark Express, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create images and layouts.
Created design concepts and sample layouts using knowledge of layout and design principles.
Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes. Reviewed final layouts, making improvements and suggestions as needed. Prepared rough sketches of product concepts, discussed with clients and made necessary changes.
Oversaw product design, print design and marketing collateral from concept to completion.
Determined size and layout of copy material and selected styles and size of fonts.
Studied photographs and other graphics to plan materials, products, or services.
Developed layouts for product graphics, company collateral and web sites. Researched graphics software to speed and improve job production. Marked up, pasted and compiled final layouts for printer. Maintained company archive of collateral, previous project images or photos.
Keyed data and parameters into computer equipment to produce layouts and concept drawings for clients.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, IN Bachelor of Arts
10/2003
Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Science (B.S in Fine Arts Education
10/1975
Education and Training